Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Comparison between Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the choice for more battery and faster charging: 7,500 mAh and 100 W versus 6,000 mAh and 90 W for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The Ultra instead puts its advantages in performance, camera, and connectivity, so the priority decides the buy.
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra delivers more performance, with 3,863,387 AnTuTu points versus 3,543,388, and it also leads in Geekbench 6 single-core: 3,530 versus 3,234. Its 1-inch main sensor and 1.6 µm pixels are larger than the Pro Max's 1/1.28-inch sensor and 1.22 µm pixels. The Ultra also adds eSIM and Bluetooth 6.0, while the Pro Max has two Nano-SIM slots and Bluetooth 5.4.
The Pro Max is thinner at 8 mm versus 8.3 mm, and its telephoto camera offers 5x optical zoom versus 3.2x. Both share a 162.9 mm height, IP68 and IP69 resistance, 50 W wireless charging, and 63 hours per cycle on the European energy label. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max suits battery and zoom priorities; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra suits performance, the main camera, and connectivity.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the better buy for battery and fast charging: 7,500 mAh and 100 W.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the better buy for performance and camera priorities, with 3,863,387 AnTuTu points and a 1-inch main sensor.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 17 Ultra, ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | 17 Pro Max | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| Camera | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 9.6 |
| Battery & charging | 9.7 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 90 W
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 8.3 mm
- Reverse wireless charging power
- 22.5 W
- against 10 W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,863,387
- against 3,543,388
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, eSIM
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,530
- against 3,234
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,543,388 | 3,863,387 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | 3,530 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 10,990 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 cores up to 3.62 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,761 | 6,948 Best value |
Design
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green, Purple | Black, White, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 219 g Best value | 223.4 g |
| Usable Surface | 92.3 % | 92.3 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Titanium, Glass | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy, Titanium |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 7,500 mAh Best value | 6,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 90 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, USB Power Delivery |
| Battery Endurance | — | 63 h |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 50 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 22.5 W Best value | 10 W |
Display
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ | 6.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,200 px | 1,200 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,608 px | 2,608 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 416 ppi | 416 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3, Secondary Display | Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, One Billion Colors, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 10-Bit Panel, Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 |
Sensors
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, eSIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, MIHC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, VoLTE, VoNR, DLNA, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, eSIM, UWB, VoLTE, VoNR, DLNA, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Mass Storage, USB Charging, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 1.35 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps | 12,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 | 4 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, MIHC |
Technical
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2509FPN0BC | 25128PNA1G, 2512BPNDAG |
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